Bus Accidents

Serving all of Upstate New York Including the Rochester and Syracuse Areas

Bus accidents can involve complex insurance issues that are not present in most other types of accidents. One of the most serious issues can involve finding a party with enough insurance to pay for the damages, especially when many people are injured.

DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers represents people injured in all types of accidents, including bus accidents. We also represent families in cases of wrongful death. If you or a loved one was involved in a bus accident, we urge you to contact our attorneys as soon as possible. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can go to work for you, collecting and preserving evidence of liability, and identifying all possible sources of insurance. Consultations are always free, and you are never responsible for attorney fees unless we can recover compensation for you.

Our personal injury attorneys have received multiple awards and recognition in their field of representing injured people such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Super Lawyers, among others.

Bus Accidents and Liability

Our injury lawyers represent clients injured on the Connective Corridor Bus Service bus company, as well as smaller bus services. As common carriers, buses are required to follow a number of safety regulations that do not apply to other vehicles. Bus companies are also required to carry substantial insurance policies. However, when a large number of people are injured, even commercial insurance policies can be quickly exhausted.

Other sources of insurance in a bus accident may include:

The manufacturer of the bus if it was defective

The company that maintained the bus if it was negligent

The city or county government responsible for maintaining the roadway if the accident was caused in whole or in part by roadway defects

Another driver who was responsible in whole or in part

Bus accidents are typically more complex than the average car accident. It is important to hire an attorney with in-depth knowledge of bus accident cases. With more than 30 years of experience, our lawyers understand what it takes to successfully pursue maximum compensation for our clients.

Serving Bus Accident Victims in Syracuse, Upstate New York and Surrounding Areas

"We were very impressed with how Jeff DeFrancisco represented us at trial and we were extremely happy when the jury found in our favor." D.M., Auburn, NY

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"I cannot express in words what an awesome job Charlie Falgiatano and Jean Marie Westlake did in representing my family in my mother's case at trial. There can never be enough thank-yous." D.L., Cortland, NY

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"I suffered a serious injury as a result of medical malpractice. My husband and I retained Jeff DeFrancisco to assist us in this case. We were extremely happy with his representation and highly recommend him." Kelley R., Syracuse, NY

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Since the insurance company was unwilling to settle the matter my case ultimately went to trial. At trial Jeff DeFrancisco did an absolutely amazing job by obtaining a very favorable result for me." T.H., Oneida, NY

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"I highly recommend DeFrancisco & Falgiatano - Charlie represented me for a medical malpractice case. He is the best of the best. He is friendly and I am very happy with the representation he provided." Roger N., Oneida, NY

We serve clients throughout New York including those in the following localities: Onondaga County including East Syracuse and Syracuse; Broome County including Binghamton; Cayuga County including Auburn; Chemung County including Elmira; Chenango County including Norwich; Cortland County including Cortland; Jefferson County including Watertown; Madison County including Oneida; Monroe County including Fairport, Rochester, and Webster; Oneida County including New Hartford and Utica; Ontario County including Canandaigua; Oswego County including Oswego; St. Lawrence County including Canton; and Tompkins County including Ithaca.